limitation
noun
lim·i·ta·tion
ˌli-mə-ˈtā-shən 
1
: an act or instance of limiting
2
: the quality or state of being limited
4
: a certain period limited by statute after which actions, suits, or prosecutions cannot be brought in the courts
Examples of limitation in a Sentence
a law aimed at the limitation of federal power
They have placed a limitation on the amount of time we have available.
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Despite its impressive findings, the study did have some limitations.
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The cooperative’s governing documents guide the board’s decisions, outlining specific responsibilities and limitations.
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Sarah Garone, Health, 10 Apr. 2025
The cooperative’s governing documents guide the board’s decisions, outlining specific responsibilities and limitations.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2025
But the most likely outcome for that second leg is another clear demonstration of the squad’s limitations.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
When navigating complex economic conditions, these limitations become particularly dangerous.
—Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Limitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/limitation. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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limitation
noun
lim·i·ta·tion
ˌlim-ə-ˈtā-shən
1
: the act or an instance of limiting
2
: the quality or state of being limited
3
: something that limits
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